Mathematics
Degrees and Certificates
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Mathematics Major -
Mathematics Minor
Courses
MA 050: Topics in Modern Math Lab
Class Program
Instruction is based on assessment of students needs and provides support for various functions, statistics, critical thinking, and other topics covered in MA 150 Topics in Modern Math. MA 050 does not count in hours toward graduation.
Prerequisites
Placement.
Corequisites
MA 150.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
MA 065: College Algebra Lab
Class Program
Instruction is based on assessment of student needs and provides support for various functions, equations, inequalities, and other topics covered in MA 165 College Algebra. MA 065 does not count in hours toward graduation.
Prerequisites
Placement.
Corequisites
MA 165.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
MA 149: Special Topics in Mathematics
Special topic study of mathematics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor. A maximum of 6 hours credit may be taken.
MA 150: Topics in Modern Mathematics
Class Program
This course is designed to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills as well as to expose the student to a variety of topics in math that are relevant in our society. Topics may include logic and reasoning, number systems, strategies for problem solving, relations and functions, probability and statistics, and the relationship between algebra and geometry.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
MA 165: College Algebra
Class Program
For students who desire extensive work in algebra. Topics include: introduction to the Cartesian Coordinate System; graphing of equations, functions and their graphs, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; introduction to logarithms; and applications of these topics.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Fall
Online - Spring
MA 170: Pre-calculus
Class Program
Elementary function theory, with graphing techniques and applications. Polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions will all be studied in detail. This course will provide a foundation for the use of graphing utilities in problem solving.
Prerequisites
“C” or better in MA 165 or equivalent.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Spring
MA 185: Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
Class Program
This course is designed to provide a calculus background necessary for students in business, management, life science, or social sciences. The emphasis is on using calculus to make statements about real-world applications. Topics to be covered include limits, derivative of a function, exponential and logarithmic functions, and integration.
Prerequisites
MA 165 or equivalent.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
MA 190: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Class Program
Topics explore the foundations of calculus: limits, continuity, the derivative of a function, the chain rule, the Mean Value Theorem, Riemann sums, integration. Includes applications, optimization problems, derivatives and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Purchase of an approved calculator required.
Prerequisites
MA 170 or equivalent.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
MA 200: Introduction to Statistics
Class Program
An introduction to the basic principles of statistics. Major topics include graphic, numeric, and algebraic summaries of data (graphs, measures of central tendency and spread, correlation and regression); elementary principles of sampling and experimental design; elementary probability; normal distributions and the central limit theorem; confidence intervals; and tests of significance. Focus on analysis of data using appropriate statistical techniques.
Prerequisites
MA 150 or higher.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Fall
Online - Spring
Online - Summer
MA 240: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Class Program
Continuation of MA 190, includes applications of the definite integral, inverse functions, techniques of integration, parametric equations, infinite sequences and series.
Prerequisites
MA 190.
Semester Offered
Spring
MA 249: Special Topics in Mathematics
Special topic study of mathematics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor. A maximum of 6 hours credit may be taken.
MA 250: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
Class Program
An introduction to the roles of inductive and deductive reasoning in mathematical proof and problem solving and to themes common to all branches of higher mathematics. Topics will include set theory, symbolic logic, and elementary combinatorics, and may include topics in elementary number theory or other elements of discrete mathematics. Special emphasis is given to improving the students ability to construct, explain, and justify mathematical arguments.
Prerequisites
MA 190.
Semester Offered
Fall
MA 315: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Class Program
Continuation of MA 240, includes the study of the calculus of functions of more than one variable. Topics include vectors, partial differentiation, polar coordinates, multiple integrals, curves and surfaces in three dimensions, vector calculus, and the higher dimensional analogs of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Prerequisites
MA 240.
Semester Offered
Fall
MA 330: Probability and Statistics
Class Program
A calculus-based examination of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, sampling theory, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites
MA 200, MA 240, MA 250.
Semester Offered
Spring odd
MA 340: Ordinary Differential Equations
Class Program
Elementary theory and methods of solving basic problems in ordinary differential equations with various applications. Purchase of an approved calculator required.
Prerequisites
MA 315.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
MA 349: Special Topics in Mathematics
Special topic study of mathematics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor. A maximum of 6 hours credit may be taken.
MA 350: Numerical Analysis
Class Program
For the mathematics major, pre-engineering student or future mathematics teacher who needs understanding of underlying principles in numerical analysis. Includes: Finite differences and interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, solving algebraic and transcendental equations, computations with matrices, the method of least squares, and numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations. Solutions of problems using computers.
Prerequisites
MA 250, MA 315.
Semester Offered
Spring even
MA 360: Linear Algebra
Class Program
Vector spaces, linear independence, bases, matrices, determinants, and the applications of the concepts to systems of linear equations. Purchase of an approved calculator required.
Prerequisites
MA 250.
Semester Offered
Spring
MA 376: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Semester Offered
Arranged
MA 380: Foundations of Geometry
Class Program
Topics include the axiomatic development of different geometries (finite, euclidean, non-euclidean) from a modern viewpoint, transformation geometry, constructions, measurements, and the history of important developments in this rich subject. Emphasis will be placed on logical developments, with proof writing, and on activity-based tools up to and including the use of technology.
Prerequisites
MA 190, MA 250.
Semester Offered
Fall odd
MA 420: Modern Abstract Algebra
Class Program
Abstract algebraic systems through the familiar systems of natural numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers. Systems are then generalized to groups, rings and fields by postulates which imitate the properties of the familiar systems. Algebraic structures are investigated in detail.
Prerequisites
MA 240, MA 250.
Semester Offered
Fall even
MA 430: Real Variables
Class Program
Topics include the topological structure of the real number line, functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, integration, the Mean Value Theorem, infinite series, uniform convergence.
Prerequisites
MA 250, MA 315.
Semester Offered
Spring odd
MA 449: Special Topics in Mathematics
Special topic study of mathematics.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor. A maximum of 6 hours credit may be taken.
MA 476: Independent Study
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Semester Offered
Arranged
MA 485: Senior Seminar
Class Program
Required course for graduating senior math major. The course is designed to tie together the various topics studied throughout the major program of study.
Semester Offered
Spring